How to pronounce preelection
Say it like pree-ih-LEK-shun. Preelection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- pree
- ih
- LEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preelection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of preelection
American and British speakers say preelection in essentially the same way: /priɪˈlɛkʃən/ in the US and /priɪˈlɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-ih-LEK-shun.
What does preelection mean?
- An election beforehand.
- Before an election.“preelection blues”
Where does preelection come from?
From pre- + election.
Words that rhyme with preelection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preelection.
Questions about saying preelection
How do you pronounce preelection?
Say pree-ih-LEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /priɪˈlɛkʃən/. In British English it is /priɪˈlɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preelection?
Preelection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: pree · ih · LEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say preelection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priɪˈlɛkʃən/ and the British form is /priɪˈlɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.